Example Sentences

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Looking ahead: “Inflation is proving difficult to fully eliminate,” said Steve Rick, chief economist at financial-services provider TruStage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It is proving to be a tough challenge.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Women’s Open, each proving she belongs among the best players in the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Is the vigorous Microsoft rally proving to be just a dead-cat bounce, as this week’s action suggests, or is it a pause in a potentially sustainable advance?

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

After proving himself somewhat skilled during practice, many of the other competitors had sought him out, but he still opted to keep to himself.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas